Premium List
The Westminster Kennel Club 122 annual Dog Show

BENCHED -

All judging will be indoors

NOTE:
DATE CHANGE MONDAY and TUESDAY
FEBRUARY 16th and 17th, 1998

Show Hours: 8:30 A.M. E.T. to 11:00 PM each day

MADISON SQUARE GARDEN CENTER
Pennsylvania Plaza
Seventh to Eighth Avenues and 31st to 33rd Streets
New York City, New York

CERTIFICATION

Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this
event under AKC rules and regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary.

This show is held in accordance with AKC rules and regulations.

ENTRIES CLOSE 6:00 P.M. E.T., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1997 or when the
maximum number of 2500 has been reached, if reached before December 17, 1997.

Entries limited to dogs eligible for Best of Breed Competition.

Please Read Rules Carefully.

No entry will be accepted prior to 8:00 A.M. E.T., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1997

NOTICE

ALL WORKING, TERRIER, TOY AND NON-SPORTING BREEDS
WILL BE BENCHED AND JUDGED ON MONDAY

ALL SPORTING, HOUND AND HERDING BREEDS
WILL BE BENCHED AND JUDGED ON TUESDAY

Benching Hours Each Day are 11:30 AM to 8:00 P.M. E.T.

The Four Group Winners from Monday Must Be Benched on
Tuesday. February 16 & 17, 1998 -

MBF SHOW #491

The Westminster Kennel Club Officers 1998

PRESIDENT
CHESTER F. COLLIER

VICE PRESIDENTS
RONALD H. MENAKER
PETER R. VAN BRUNT

TREASURER
CHARLES M. CURRY, JR.

SECRETARY
THOMAS J. HUBBARD
230 Park Avenue, Suite 644, New York, NY 10169-0644

BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Roger A. Caras Robert V. Lindsay
William H. Chisholm Ronald H. Menaker
George F. Clements, Jr. Bernard E. McGivern, Jr.
Chester F. Collier James F. Stebbins
Charles M. Curry, Jr. Judson L. Streicher
William M. Duryea, Jr. Robert E. Taylor
Thomas J. Hubbard Peter R. Van Brunt
Frederick W. Wagner III

DOG SHOW COMMITTEE
RONALD H. MENAKER, Chairman
230 Park Avenue, Suite 644, New York, NY 10169-0644
Roger A. Caras Bernard E. McGivern, Jr.
William H. Chisholm James F. Stebbins
George F. Clements, Jr. Judson L. Streicher
Chester F. Collier Robert E. Taylor
Charles M. Curry, Jr. Peter R. Van Brunt
William M. Duryea, Jr. Frederick W. Wagner III
Thomas J. Hubbard

Office Manager Chief Steward Press and Public Relations
Rita Lynch Frederick W. Wagner III Thomas H. Bradley, 3d

Veterinary Service
Veterinary Medical Association of New York City, Inc.
331 West 57 Street, Suite 293, New York, NY 10019

Official Photographers
John L. Ashbey, P.O. Box 468, Gilbert, PA 18331 (610) 681-4968
Charles Tatham, P.O. Box 268, Munsonville, NH 03457 (603) 847-9040

The officers and members of the Dog Show Committee of The Westminster Kennel Club will not exhibit at this show.

The Four Group Winners from Monday Must Be Benched on Tuesday

JUDGES

Mr. Nigel Aubrey-Jones "Twynn Ponds'' 625 Route 203, Havelock, Quebec, CN J0S 2C0
Mr. Louis Auslander 6422 Locust Lane, Libertyville, IL 60048
Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia 335 Wexford Glen, Roswell, GA 30075
Mr. Erik Bergishagen P.O. Box 67, Birmingham, MI 48012
Mr. Cyril Bernfeld 219 Kent Rd., Rt. 341, Warren, CT 06754
Mrs. Michele L. Billings 917 NE 16th Ave., Apt.2, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
Mrs. Gayle Bontecou Gayleward, RR 2, Box 438, Clinton Corners, NY 12514
Mr. Houston Clark 2426 Lake Haven Drive, Rt. 3, Decatur, TN 37322
Mr. Jon R. Cole P.O. Box 660, Portal, GA 30450
Dr. M. Josephine Deubler 2811 Hopkinson House 604 Washington Square S., Philadelphia, PA 19106
Mr. Robert A. Fisher RR 2, Box 512 A, Littleton, NH 03561
Mr. James E. Frederiksen 2110 Bob Carnes Lane, Knoxville, TN 37924
Mrs. Sandra W. Frei P.O. Box 1245, Woodinville, WA 98072
Mr. Walter F. Goodman 5 North Palm Bay Tower 720 Palm Bay Lane, Miami, FL 33138
Mrs. Barbara F. Heller 4436 Westwood Ln., Sarasota, FL 34231
Mr. D. Roy Holloway 321 Douglass St., Reading, PA 19601
Mrs. Helen Lee James 5787 West Ken Caryl Place, Littleton, CO 80123
Mr. Edward B. Jenner 5102 Cranberry Rd., Burlington, WI 53105
Mr. J. Donald Jones 4810 Hampton Farms Drive, Marietta, GA 30068
Mr. Victor Joris 1856 South Brookwood Dr., Shreveport, LA 71118
MR. NORMAN B. KENNEY 41 Monadnock Dr., Westford, MA 01886
Dr. Alvin W. Krause P.O. Box 50109, Henderson, NV 89016
Mrs. Bettie Krause P.O. Box 50109, Henderson, NV 89016
Mrs. Carla J. LaFave 205 Beaman Rd., Sterling, MA 01564
Ms. Patricia Laurans 54 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Newton, CT 06470
Mrs. Edeltraud Laurin 230 Zaicek Rd., Ashford, CT 06278
Mr. John J. Lyons RR 4, Box 115A, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
Mr. Francis E. McKenna 73 Lake Street, Arlington, MA 02174
Ms. Patricia Mowbray P.O. Box 231, Braemoor Farm, Lanesboro, MA 01237
Mrs. Sharon DWIER Newcomb 43 Double Arrow Rd., Santa Fe, NM 87505
Mr. Norman L. Patton 9811 McBroom St., Shadow Hills, CA 91040
Mr. Frank T. Sabella 119 108th Ave., P.O. 334, Treasure Island, FL 33706
Mrs. Betty-Anne Stenmark 12970 Skyline Blvd., Woodside, CA 94062
Mr. Roy Stenmark 12970 Skyline Blvd., Woodside, CA 94062
Dr. Donald Sturz Jr. 10 Woodruff Court, Huntington, NY 11743
Ms. Lorene Vickers-Smith 221 E. Scott St., Grand Ledge, MI 48837
Mr. Elliott B. Weiss 3660 Flint Drive, Eagle, ID 83616
Mrs. Lisa Weiss 70 Stony Hill Path, Smithtown, NY 11787

JUDGING ASSIGNMENTS/BREED CLASSIFICATIONS

CLASSIFICATION
BEST OF BREED (VARIETY) COMPETITION
No entries will be accepted for Exhibition Only.

BEST IN SHOW
Judge: Dr. M. Josephine Deubler

SPORTING GROUP
Judge: Mr. Houston Clark

102. Brittanys Mr. Holloway

104. Pointers Mr. Bergishagen

108. Pointers (German Shorthaired) Mr. Holloway

112. Pointers (German Wirehaired) Mr. Holloway

116. Retrievers (Chesapeake Bay) Mr. Bergishagen

120. Retrievers (Curly-Coated) Mr. Weiss

124. Retrievers (Flat-Coated) Mr. Bergishagen

128. Retrievers (Golden) Dr. Sturz

132. Retrievers (Labrador) Mrs. Weiss

136. Setters (English) Mr. Weiss

140. Setters (Gordon) Mr. Weiss

144. Setters (Irish) Mr. Weiss

148. Spaniels (American Water) Mr. Weiss

156. Spaniels (Clumber) Mr. Holloway

161. Spaniels (Cocker) Black Ms. Mowbray

Solid Color Black, To Include Black with Tan Points

162. Spaniels (Cocker) A.S.C.O.B. Ms. Mowbray

Any Solid Color Other Than Black, and Any Such Color With Tan Points

163. Spaniels (Cocker) Parti-Color Ms. Mowbray

166. Spaniels (English Cocker) Ms. Mowbray

170. Spaniels (English Springer) Mr. Weiss

174. Spaniels (Field) Ms. Mowbray

178. Spaniels (Irish Water) Ms. Mowbray

182. Spaniels (Sussex) Ms. Mowbray

186. Spaniels (Welsh Springer) Ms. Mowbray

190. Vizslas Mr. Holloway

194. Weimaraners Dr. Sturz

197. Wirehaired Pointing Griffons Ms. Mowbray

HOUND GROUP
Judge: Mrs. Betty-Anne Stenmark

205. Afghan Hounds Mrs. Frei

210. Basenjis Dr. Krause

215. Basset Hounds Mrs. LaFave

221. Beagles Mr. Lyons

(Not Exceeding 13 In.)

222. Beagles Mr. Lyons

(Over 13 In. But Not Exceeding 15 In.)

227. Black and Tan Coonhounds Mrs. Bontecou

232. Bloodhounds Mrs. Bontecou

237. Borzois Mr. Lyons

243. Dachshunds (Longhaired) Mrs. Bontecou

244. Dachshunds (Smooth) Mrs. Bontecou

245. Dachshunds (Wirehaired) Mrs. Bontecou

250. Foxhounds (American) Dr. Krause

255. Foxhounds (English) Dr. Krause

260. Greyhounds Mr. Lyons

265. Harriers Dr. Krause

268. Ibizan Hounds Mr. Lyons

270. Irish Wolfhounds Mr. Lyons

274. Norwegian Elkhounds Dr. Krause

278. Otterhounds Dr. Krause

279. Petits Bassets Griffons Vendeens Mrs. LaFave

280. Pharaoh Hounds Dr. Krause

282. Rhodesian Ridgebacks Dr. Krause

286. Salukis Dr. Krause

290. Scottish Deerhounds Mrs. Bontecou

294. Whippets Mrs. Frei

WORKING GROUP

Judge: Mrs. Barbara F. Heller

303. Akitas Mr. Kenney

306. Alaskan Malamutes Ms. Laurans

318. Bernese Mountain Dogs Ms. Laurans

324. Boxers Ms. Laurans

330. Bullmastiffs Ms. Laurans

342. Doberman Pinschers Mrs. Krause

348. Giant Schnauzers Mrs. James

351. Great Danes Mr. Frederiksen

354. Great Pyrenees Mr. Frederiksen

355. Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs Mr. Frederiksen

357. Komondorok Mrs. James

360. Kuvaszok Ms. Laurans

363. Mastiffs Mrs. Krause

366. Newfoundlands Mr. Frederiksen

370. Portuguese Water Dogs Mr. Kenney

375. Rottweilers Mrs. Krause

378. St. Bernards Mr. Kenney

381. Samoyeds Mr. Frederiksen

387. Siberian Huskies Mr. Kenney

390. Standard Schnauzers Mr. Kenney

TERRIER GROUP

Judge: Mr. Jon R. Cole

404. Airedale Terriers Mr. Bernfeld

408. American Staffordshire Terriers Mr. Auslander

412. Australian Terriers Mr. Goodman

416. Bedlington Terriers Mr. Goodman

420. Border Terriers Mr. Fisher

425. Bull Terriers (Colored) Mr. Goodman

426. Bull Terriers (White) Mr. Goodman

430. Cairn Terriers Mr. Fisher

434. Dandie Dinmont Terriers Mr. Fisher

439. Fox Terriers (Smooth) Mr. Auslander

440. Fox Terriers (Wire) Mr. Auslander

444. Irish Terriers Mr. Goodman

448. Kerry Blue Terriers Mr. Fisher

452. Lakeland Terriers Mr. Goodman

457. Manchester Terriers (Standard) Mr. Goodman

Over 12 lbs. But Not Exceeding 22 lbs.

459. Miniature Bull Terriers Mr. Goodman

460. Miniature Schnauzers Mr. Auslander

462. Norfolk Terriers Mr. Fisher

464. Norwich Terriers Mr. Fisher

468. Scottish Terriers Mr. Fisher

472. Sealyham Terriers Mr. Goodman

476. Skye Terriers Mr. Goodman

480. Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers Mr. Auslander

482. Staffordshire Bull Terriers Mr. Auslander

484. Welsh Terriers Mr. Fisher

488. West Highland White Terriers Mr. Goodman

TOY GROUP

Judge: Mr. Frank T. Sabella

505. Affenpinschers Mrs. Vickers-Smith

510. Brussels Griffons Mrs. Vickers-Smith

514. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Mrs. Billings

516. Chihuahuas (Long Coat) Mrs. Billings

517. Chihuahuas (Smooth Coat) Mrs. Billings

520. Chinese Cresteds Mr. Aubrey-Jones

523. English Toy Spaniels Mrs. Vickers-Smith

(Blenheim & Prince Charles)

524. English Toy Spaniels Mrs. Vickers-Smith

(King Charles & Ruby)

530. Italian Greyhounds Mrs. Vickers-Smith

535. Japanese Chin Mrs. Vickers-Smith

540. Maltese Mr. Aubrey-Jones

545. Manchester Terriers (Toy) Mrs. Vickers-Smith

Not Exceeding 12 lbs.

550. Miniature Pinschers Mr. Aubrey-Jones

555. Papillons Mrs. Billings

560. Pekingese Mr. Aubrey-Jones

565. Pomeranians Mr. Aubrey-Jones

570. Poodles (Toy) Mr. Jenner

575. Pugs Mrs. Vickers-Smith

580. Shih Tzu Mr. Joris

585. Silky Terriers Mrs. Billings

590. Yorkshire Terriers Mr. Joris

NON-SPORTING GROUP

Judge: Mr. Norman L. Patton

602. American Eskimo Dogs Mr. Bernfeld

605. Bichons Frises Mrs. James

610. Boston Terriers Mr. McKenna

615. Bulldogs Mr. Bernfeld

618. Chinese Shar-Pei Mrs. James

620. Chow Chows Mr. Stenmark

625. Dalmatians Mr. Stenmark

627. Finnish Spitz Mr. Stenmark

630. French Bulldogs Mr. Jenner

632. Keeshonden Mr. Stenmark

634. Lhasa Apsos Mr. Stenmark

638. Poodles (Miniature) Mr. Jenner

641. Poodles (Standard) Mr. Jenner

642. Schipperkes Mr. Bernfeld

643. Shiba Inu Mrs. James

644. Tibetan Spaniels Mr. Bernfeld

645. Tibetan Terriers Mr. Stenmark

HERDING GROUP

Judge: Mr. J. Donald Jones

653. Australian Cattle Dogs Dr. Battaglia

655. Australian Shepherds Mrs. Laurin

656. Bearded Collies Mrs. Laurin

659. Belgian Malinois Dr. Battaglia

662. Belgian Sheepdogs Dr. Battaglia

665. Belgian Tervuren Dr. Battaglia

667. Border Collies Mrs. Laurin

668. Bouviers des Flandres Mrs. Laurin

671. Briards Dr. Battaglia

673. Canaan Dogs Dr. Battaglia

677. Collies (Rough) Mrs. Newcomb

680. Collies (Smooth) Mrs. Newcomb

683. German Shepherd Dogs Dr. Battaglia

686. Old English Sheepdogs Mrs. Laurin

689. Pulik Dr. Battaglia

692. Shetland Sheepdogs Mrs. Newcomb

695. Welsh Corgis (Cardigan) Mrs. Laurin

698. Welsh Corgis (Pembroke) Dr. Sturz

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP

NOTE - Effective January 1, 1989

AKC Junior Handler Numbers are now required for entry in Junior Showmanship Competition. Numbers may be obtained from the American Kennel Club - PHONE: (919) 233-3785.

JUDGES

Preliminaries I: Dr. Donald Sturz, Jr.

Preliminaries II: Mrs. Lisa Weiss

Finals: Mr. D. Roy Holloway

Trophies

The Westminster Kennel Club offers at its show, the (Pewter) Leonard Brumby, Sr. Memorial Trophy to the winner of the Junior Handler competition.

LIMITED CLASS: Juniors may enter the competition if they have placed first in EIGHT or more Open Classes in Junior Showmanship at AKC Licensed or Member shows held between December 15, 1996 and December 14, 1997, and who were at least 10 years old and under 18 years old at the time of each qualifying win.

Entries for dogs entered in breed competition and in Junior Showmanship competition are subject to all the provisions outlined on the entry form as to fee, closing date, eligibility, benching etc. Due to the large entry, a Junior may be judged on a day different from the day their breed is benched. Junior Showmanship dogs are not benched.

Entries for dogs entered in Junior Showmanship ONLY must be completed and be received by MB-F, Inc. no later than 6:00 P.M. E.T., December 17, 1997. Junior Showmanship ONLY dogs do not have to be champions. No entry fee is required for the entry of the first dog. Additional dogs entered in Junior Showmanship Only with the same Junior Handler are $40.00 per dog.

Special forms for reporting the qualifying wins are included in this premium list and must accompany the Junior Showmanship entry. Additional forms may be obtained from MB-F, Inc., 620 Industrial Ave., P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420. Entries without the qualifying win form are incomplete.

ENTRIES

First entry of a dog (includes 50 cent AKC recording fee) - $40.00

Limited Junior Showmanship Class - No Fee for the first dog

MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO MB-F, INC.

Canadian exhibitors must submit fees in U.S. Funds.

Mail entries to MB-F, Inc., P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420.

Entries may be overnighted to street addresses; 620 Industrial Ave., Greensboro, NC 27406;

32351 Edward Ave., Madison Heights, MI 48071; or 2661 Henry Ave., Pinole, CA 94564

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE IN THE SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE NOT LATER THAN

6:00 P.M. E.T., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1997 or when the numerical

limit of 2500 dogs is reached, if reached before December 17, 1997

After the above closing time no entries will be accepted, cancelled, changed, substituted, corrected, completed or signed (exception Dog Show Rules, Chapter 11, Section 6) and no entry fee refunded. Telephoned or telegraphed entries, conditional entries, and/or photocopied entries without the AKC agreement on the back are not acceptable. All changes, completions, cancellations MUST BE RECEIVED IN WRITING before closing. Cancellations or Changes must include the dog's registration number, breed & name.

NO ENTRY WILL BE ACCEPTED PRIOR TO 8:00 A.M. E.T., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1997. NO "ROLF" OR INTERNET/INFODOG ENTRIES, NO HAND DELIVERED OR WALK-IN ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED, INCLUDING THOSE WHICH NORMALLY WOULD BE HANDED IN AT DOG SHOWS. ALL ENTRIES MUST HAVE SHOW NAME AND DATE WHEN DOG COMPLETED CHAMPIONSHIP. PLEASE READ RULES CAREFULLY. SEE PAGES 9 AND 10 FOR ADDITIONAL RULES. EACH INDIVIDUAL DELIVERY OF ENTRIES BY ANY ACCEPTABLE METHOD (MAIL, OVERNIGHT MAIL, FAX, DIAL-N-ENTRY), MAY NOT CONTAIN MORE THAN 15 ENTRIES. ANY INDIVIDUAL DELIVERY CONTAINING MORE THAN 15 ENTRIES WILL DISQUALIFY ALL ENTRIES RECEIVED IN THAT ENVELOPE/PACKAGE. AND THE ENTIRE CONTENTS WILL BE RETURNED WITH NO RECOURSE TO THE INDIVIDUAL, AGENT OR SERVICE WHO SUBMITTED THE ENTRIES, NOR THOSE WHOSE ENTRIES ARE RETURNED DUE TO A VIOLATION OF THIS CLUB RULE.

NOTE

NO DOGS WILL BE ADMITTED INTO MADISON SQUARE GARDEN PRIOR TO NOON, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1998.

SPECIAL BENCHING NOTICE

Chapter 13, Section 1, of the AKC Rules Applying to Dog Shows will be strictly enforced. IT IS PERMISSIBLE TO REMOVE A DOG FROM THE BENCH FOR A PERIOD OF 1 ½ HOURS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED TIME OF JUDGING SO THE DOG MAY BE GROOMED FOR THE RING.

RIBBON PRIZES

The following ribbon prizes will be awarded:

Best of Breed & Best of Variety of Breed: Purple & Gold Rosette

Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed: Red & White Rosette

The Westminster Kennel Club offers Rosettes with WKC medal in center for First, Second, Third and Fourth Prize Winners in each group.

The Westminster Kennel Club offers a Purple & Gold Rosette for Best in Show.

TROPHIES

The Westminster Kennel Club offers a Sterling Silver Medallion for BEST OF BREED/VARIETY and an Antique-finished Medallion for BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX in each Breed or Variety of Breed.

The Westminster Kennel Club offers a Bronze Color Medallion for Award of Merit. The number of awards are based on the number of entries in each Breed or Variety of Breed.

BEST IN SHOW

The Westminster Kennel Club offers a Silverplated Trophy for Best Dog or Bitch in Show.

The James Mortimer Memorial Sterling Silver Trophy for the dog or bitch winning Best in Show if American-bred. For permanent possession to be won five times by the same owner. A Sterling Silver Plaque will be given to commemorate each win.

The Leash offers a Perpetual Sterling Silver Challenge Cup for the dog or bitch winning Best in Show, if American-bred. A Silverplated Replica to be given to commemorate the award.

GROUP TROPHIES

SPORTING GROUP

The Westminster Kennel Club offers a Silverplated Trophy for First.

The McGivern Challenge Bowl, a Sterling Silver Bowl, to the winner of the Sporting Group, offered by Dr. & Mrs. Bernard E. McGivern, Jr. For permanent possession to be won three times by the same owner. A Silverplated Replica will be given to commemorate each win.

HOUND GROUP

The Westminster Kennel Club offers a Silverplated Trophy for First.

St. Hubert's Giralda offers through The Westminster Kennel Club, a Sterling Silver Trophy in memory of Geraldine R. Dodge, to the winner of the Hound Group. For permanent possession to be won three times by the same owner. A Silverplated Trophy will be given to commemorate each win.

WORKING GROUP

The Westminster Kennel Club offers a Silverplated Trophy for First.

The Louis F. Bishop, III Memorial Trophy to the winner of the Working Group. For permanent possession to be won three times by the same owner. A Sterling Silver Trophy will be given to commemorate each win.

TERRIER GROUP

The Westminster Kennel Club offers a Silverplated Trophy for First.

The William Rockefeller Trophy is offered by his children in memory of William Rockefeller to the winner of the Terrier Group. For permanent possession to be won three times by the same owner. A Silverplated Replica will be given to commemorate each win.

TOY GROUP

The Westminster Kennel Club offers a Silverplated Trophy for First.

The Walter M. Jeffords, Jr. Trophy is offered to the winner of the Toy Group. For permanent possession to be won three times by the same owner. A Sterling Silver Trophy will be given to commemorate each win.

NON-SPORTING GROUP

The Westminster Kennel Club offers a Silverplated Trophy for First.

The James F. Stebbins Trophy is offered to the winner of the Non-Sporting Group. For permanent possession to be won three times by the same owner. A Sterling Silver Replica trophy will be given to commemorate each win.

HERDING GROUP

The Westminster Kennel Club offers a Silverplated Trophy for First.

The Strathglass Trophy is offered in memory of Mr. & Mrs. Hugh J. Chisholm to the winner of the Herding Group. For permanent possession to be won three times by the same owner. A Silverplated Replica will be given to commemorate each win.

BREED TROPHIES

This is a Condensed Form of Premium List as provided for in Chapter 6, Section 2A of the AKC "Rules Applying to Dog Shows". A list of breed prizes and trophies is available and can be obtained by writing to Thomas J. Hubbard, Secretary, THE WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB, 230 Park Avenue, Suite 644, New York, NY 10169-0644.

NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS

This Show is governed by the American Kennel Club. Exhibitors should read the AKC agreement on the back of the Westminster entry blank in the Premium List and read the AKC Rules Applying to Dog Shows, Including benching rules.

ADDITIONAL RULES OF THE WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB

ENTRY INFORMATION

1. Entries are limited to the maximum number of 2500 dogs. (This number does not include dogs entered only in the limited Junior Showmanship class). Entries for this show will close December 17, 1997 at 6:00 P.M. E.T. or when the limit has been reached, if reached before December 17, 1997. Entries may be submitted on the 1997 Westminster Kennel Club entry form or on any official American Kennel Club entry form only after the Premium List is distributed, and not before 8:00 A.M. E.T., Friday, November 14, 1997.

2. Entries of dogs in this show are limited to AKC Champions of Record and to dogs which according to their owners' records have completed the requirements for an AKC championship at the time the entry is submitted. No entries will be accepted without the name of the show and the date where the dog finished its championship. The official WKC entry form provides space for this information. If using a form other than the official WKC entry form this information must be provided somewhere in the margins of that form.

If it is established that a dog had not completed the requirements for a championship at the time the entry was made, the entry shall be deemed invalid, and all awards will be subject to cancellation by the American Kennel Club. There will be no dogs added to replace those dogs found to be ineligible.

Junior Showmanship ONLY dogs need not be champions.

3. "Rolf" or Internet/InfoDog entries are not acceptable. No hand delivered or walk-in entries will be accepted including those which normally would be handed in at dog shows. Each individual delivery of entries by any acceptable method (regular mail, overnight mail delivered by any recognized carrier, Fax, Dial-N-Entry) may NOT contain more than 15 entries. Any individual delivery containing more than 15 entries will disqualify all entries received in that envelope/package and the entry contents will be returned with no recourse to the individual, agent or service who submitted the entries, nor those whose entries are returned due to violation of this club rule.

4. This Club and/or its superintendents assume no responsibility for wrong or incomplete information given on the entry blank by the owner or agent of the owner, nor for the owner or the owner's agent entering a dog in a class in which the dog is not eligible to compete, nor for entering the same dog twice.

5. Fees must accompany entries. Returned and Postdated checks and declined credit cards, do not constitute an entry fee. Any entry that has a returned or postdated check or declined credit card will be returned. No dogs will be added to replace these entries.

6. Entry fees are NOT refunded when a dog is absent, disqualified, sick, lame, excused by the veterinarian or judge, or barred from competition because it has been entered incorrectly. There is no refund for bitches in season or for duplicate entries.

7. The Club may decline any entries for cause and may refuse to receive or may remove any dog on account of disease, viciousness or other causes and no one shall have any claim or recourse against the Club or any official thereof.

8. No entry fees are returned if the show cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire and Act of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy, strikes, or any other cause beyond the control of The Westminster Kennel Club, nor shall Madison Square Garden Corporation be liable in any way.

9. There will be no entry confirmation over the telephone. Accepted entries will receive a notice of receipt of entry. Any inquiries must be in writing giving dog's breed, name, AKC#, method of delivery. Inquiries answered by postal mail.

FAX ENTRIES

1. Fax Entries, 1-910-272-0864 or 1-800-Sho-Faxs (746-3297) only. Both sides of entry form must be transmitted. Entries must be accompanied by a cover sheet stating the number of pages, what shows and how many dogs per show. Visa/Mastercard number and expiration date, as well as the printed cardholder's name and address must be included on cover sheet. Visa/Mastercard number, expiration date, cardholder's name must appear on each entry. Fax entries must be received by the closing hour/date. Fax fee: $4.00 per entry in addition to entry fee. All credit card entries, regardless of method submitted, are processed through the Fax program and are charged the $4.00 processing fee.

There will be no notification of bad transmissions and there will be no telephone confirmation of receipt. Entries received missing required information that may have been lost during transmission will be returned as invalid and there will be no recourse.

EXHIBITOR TICKET INFORMATION

1. Regardless of the ownership of the dog(s) one exhibitor's gate admission is sent for each dog entered. The gate admission is valid for both days of the show and is needed for admittance. The person accompanying the dog must show an admission ticket and the dog identification before the dog will be admitted. DO NOT BRING ANY DOGS THAT ARE NOT ENTERED. There is no provision for unentered dogs at this show. Exhibitors must preserve their dog identifications which must be surrendered when dogs are removed from the show.

2. A crate sticker will be sent with the dog's ID Form. This sticker must be attached to the dog's crate. No crates will be unloaded without this crate sticker.

3. Tickets returned by the Post Office marked "Undeliverable" are held at the Superintendent's Office.

JUDGING

1. The judging starts promptly. During the hours of judging exhibitors are to be on call and have their dogs ready to bring into the judging ring promptly.

2. The owner of the dog or the handler is responsible for the presence of their dog in the judging ring. There is no rule of this Club or the American Kennel Club that requires a judge to wait for an owner or handler to bring his dog into the ring.

TROPHIES

1. Trophies and prizes are awarded in the judging ring to the person exhibiting the dog, who is considered to be the owner or agent of the owner. All claims for prizes must be made in the judging ring before completion of the judging of the breed and the Superintendent's office advised at once of any discrepancy. The Superintendent and the Show-giving Club disclaim any liability for prizes or trophies after the judging of that breed is over.

LOSS OR DAMAGE

1. The Management will not be responsible for the loss or damage to any dog or property of any exhibitor, whether the result of accident or any other cause. It is expressly understood that every dog at the show is in the care and custody and control of his owner or handler during the time the dog is on the show premises.

2. The welfare of an exhibitor's/spectator's child is the responsibility of the exhibitor/spectator. It is expressly understood that exhibitors/spectators will exercise control and restraint over their children while they are on the show premises.

EQUIPMENT

1. The Club and its Superintendent provide assistance to exhibitors and handlers in unloading and placing their crates and grooming tables. Crate and grooming areas will be arranged in rows and aisles to facilitate exhibitors and to expedite the smooth operation of the show. By entering this show, exhibitors and handlers agree to follow all directions of the special assistants charged with arranging and maintaining orderly conditions in these areas.

2. Grooming tables in excess of 24 x 36 inches are not permitted. Tables must be folded when not in use. Grooming of dogs in areas other than the crate section is not permitted. Tack Units in Multi-Breed benching area must be on the bench.

3. No private exercise pens are allowed anywhere in the show precincts. Public exercise pens will be for multiple dogs at all times. Dogs must be on lead in exercise pens. No exceptions. A separate area will be provided for bitches in season. Owners/handlers are to clean-up after their dogs. Blocking off exercise pens is NOT permitted.

4. No chairs, tables, or other furniture are allowed in the benching areas or aisles of the show, and no chairs will be allowed in the crate and grooming areas.

5. Handbills, circulars, or other printed matter may not be distributed at this show.

6. All cords on floor must be taped down to avoid tripping hazards.

BENCHING

1. Dogs are received only at the exhibitors' entrance, corner of 33rd St. & Pennsylvania Plaza between 7th and 8th Avenues, beginning at 6:00 A.M. E.T., each morning.

2. Dogs must arrive by 11:30 A.M. E.T. on the day they are judged. Dogs arriving after 11:30 A.M. E.T. will not be admitted, and no entry fees will be returned. All dogs must be removed from the benches by 11:30 P.M. E.T. Tuesday evening to the designated holding area.

3. Dogs and equipment cannot be removed from the show either day before 8:00 P.M. E.T. Spectators buying items from concessionaires must show sales receipts to guards at the gates for any items they wish to take from the building before 8:00 P.M. E.T. All dogs must be removed from Madison Square Garden by midnight Tuesday. See also separate note regarding release forms on page 11.

4. Exhibitors wanting dogs of the same breed benched together must have completed the benching form provided in the premium list and forwarded with the entries. It should be clearly understood that cancelling an entry in order to re-enter it with another is a violation of this provision and in such an instance the Superintendent would be under no obligation to bench the dogs together. There will be no switching from breed section to multi-breed benching or vice-versa. NO EXCEPTIONS. ID's will state where dog is benched.

5. Dogs of different breeds will be benched together provided they have the same agent and that agent has at least 4 different breeds (not varieties) entered on that same day. NO EXCEPTIONS.

6. Under no circumstances may exhibitors change their bench numbers.

7. Tape only may be used to attach signs and decorations to benches; that is, no nails, carpet tacks, thumb tacks, or staples may be used.

8. Chapter 13, Section 1 of the AKC Rules Applying to Dog Shows are strictly enforced. The benching of dogs is an integral part of the dog show, the importance of which cannot be overstated.

CITY LAWS

1. The Director of the Bureau of Animal Affairs of New York City requires all dogs entering the City of New York to be accompanied by a Health Certificate issued by a licensed Veterinarian no more than 7 days prior to arrival in the City.

2. New York City law states that people exercising dogs are responsible for cleaning-up the feces. The law is strictly enforced and punishable by a $100.00 fine.

SECURITY

1. ALL REQUESTS FOR THE HIRING OF PRIVATE GUARDS FOR THE WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW MUST BE MADE THROUGH MONICA BELLANTONI AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN (212-465-6295) AFTER JANUARY 2, AND BEFORE NOON ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1998. THERE WILL BE AN 8 HOUR MINIMUM SHIFT AND PAYMENT IN ADVANCE WILL BE REQUIRED.

AGREEMENT

1. By entering this show, all participants agree to the following: All rights to advertise, promote, publicize, televise or otherwise exploit the show are vested in The Westminster Kennel Club and its assigns, including the use of the names, likenesses, voices or biographical matter of all dogs, owners, handlers, and kennels participating in the show.

2. MADISON SQUARE GARDEN PROHIBITS THE USE OF VIDEO RECORDING DEVICES AT THIS SHOW.

3. The Westminster Kennel Club reserves the right to broadcast or cause to be broadcast any or all portions of The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show by any means of known transmission of video material.

TICKET INFORMATION

GENERAL ADMISSION - $21.00 Good for one entrance only, either day

CHILD ADMISSION - $11.00 Under 12 years old. Good for one entrance only.

SEASON TICKETS - $40.00 These tickets carry the privilege of entering

and leaving the building at all times during

the show. (They are especially designed for

those who plan to attend both days.)

BOX SEAT TICKETS - $60.00 Good for both days for admission as well

as reserved seat in box.

RINGSIDE SEATS FOR FINAL Good for seat adjacent to Group Ring on

NIGHT JUDGING - $37.50 Tuesday night only.

For Mail-Orders ADD $4.00 POSTAGE AND HANDLING PER TICKET and send check to:

TICKETS, THE WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB -

230 Park Avenue, Suite 644, New York, NY 10169-0644

NO ORDERS FOR TICKETS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THIS OFFICE AFTER 12:00 NOON E.T. MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1997. A returned check (Insufficient funds, etc.) for tickets must be made good by a money order with an added $20.00 collection fee.

BREED CATALOG ADVERTISING

Advertising in The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Catalog is an excellent opportunity to promote your dogs to the public. Special rates are available for breeders. Write or call for your advertising contract and set-up sheet. THE DEADLINE FOR ALL COPY AND PHOTOGRAPHS IS DECEMBER 4, 1997.

Write to ADVERTISING, The Westminster Kennel Club

230 Park Avenue, Suite 644, New York, NY 10169-0644 or call (212) 682-6852

NOTE:

Release times are published in the judging program and are enforced. Dogs WILL NOT be released from the building without the appropriate signed release form. There will be no one available to furnish release forms after 9:00 P.M. E.T. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Release forms for Monday and Tuesday nights must be obtained prior to 11:00 P.M. E.T.. Abuse of the Guards will not be tolerated. It is your responsibility to have the appropriate release forms and to vacate the building before the ramp and elevator closing hours.

The Department of Sanitation will be enforcing the "Pooper-Scooper" law and will be writing tickets for fines in the amount of $100.00. Dog waste both inside and outside the building MUST be picked up and disposed of sanitarily. Failure to do so may result in a Show Committee hearing and/or refusal of future entries by this club.

SOLD OUT

NEARBY HOTELS & MOTELS

SOME THAT WILL ACCEPT DOGS

as of June 1997. Telephone area code is 212

Hotel Pennsylvania, 800-223-8585 or 736-5000

$119.00 single or double; $139.00 Twin & Double/Double

Guests with dogs must reserve the $149.00 double/double to accommodate dog cage(s).

Ask for The Westminster Group Rate

Southgate Tower Hotel, (Ask for The Westminster Group Rate) 563-1800

One dog per suite & $500.00 reimbursable "damage" deposit required.

The Dorset, 30 West 54 Street 247-7300

Gramercy Park, 2 Lexington Avenue (at 21st Street) 475-4320

The Mayflower, 15 Central Park West 265-0060

New York Hilton, Avenue of the Americas 586-7000

Hotel Novotel New York, 226 W. 52nd St. & Broadway 800-221-3185 or 315-0100

St. Moritz, 50 Central Park South 755-5800

Best Western President, 234 West 48 Street 246-8800

Novotel Meadowlands (NJ), 1 Polito Ave., Lyndhurst (201) 896-6666

NOTICE

All rights to TELEVISE, VIDEO TAPE, ADVERTISE, PHOTOGRAPH, PROMOTE or otherwise exploit this event are vested in THE WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB, or in persons to whom assignments of such rights have been made in writing by the Club. All persons and animals on the Showgrounds at any time while the show is in progress, do by attending this show or participating therein, grant to the Club the right to photograph, televise, video tape, audiotape or otherwise use their likeness and voice in any manner without further release or consent.

The Kennel Club and its officials are not responsible for the actions or products of the commercial vendors at this show.

NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE

1. Dogs entered by an exhibitor or agent/handler may be benched together in the Multi-Breed section only if the Agent has 4 dogs of different breeds (not varieties) entered that same day. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you are an exhibitor/agent and you wish to have all your dogs benched together, you MUST make a request in writing. This request MUST include your name(s), the AKC registration number, and breed of those dogs you want benched together and must be forwarded with the entries. Benching together of different breeds will ONLY be allowed in the MULTI-BREED SECTION. A form is included on page 14 of this premium list for your convenience. THIS FORM MUST ACCOMPANY ENTRIES.

2. **Only dogs of the SAME BREED are benched together in the breed benching areas.

3. A special index will be included in the Judging Program to help you locate your benching area. The Superintendent will provide overhead signs for quick identification of benching areas.

4. All ID's will state in which section dog is benched. There will be no switching from breed section to multi-breed section or vice-versa. It is your responsibility to send complete and correct information in your benching request.

5. There will be separate areas for grooming or crates. Stacking of crates on breed benching will not be permitted, except in the case of Toy Breeds. Crates will not be permitted in any aisle, at any ring or on any floor space. All crates MUST be on the benching or in grooming area. Tack units must be on the bench.

6. Bench numbers will not be permitted to be changed or altered in any manner.

7. All dogs must be benched in accordance with the AKC "Rules Applying to Dog Shows", Chapter 13, Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4. This will be strictly enforced by the Superintendent and the Show Committee of The Westminster Kennel Club.

8. The Superintendent will provide those benched in the Multi-Breed sections only with name signs for their benches for quick identification in their benching area.

BENCHING REQUEST FORM (MUST ACCOMPANY ENTRY FORMS)

All entries to be benched together must be received together. No Exceptions!

Exhibitor/Agent/Handler (Please Print or Type)

Name

(First) (Last)

Phone # (... ... ...) ... ... ... - ... ... ... ... Agent #

Please Bench the following dogs as indicated: (Please check category)

Agent/Handler must have at least 4 dogs of different breeds (not varieties) that same day to be eligible for Multi-Breed Benching. It is your responsibility to submit complete and correct information in your benching

request. All ID's will state in which section dog is benched. There will be no switching between sections.

* Bench with Bench with

Agent/Handler Agent/Handler

AKC# Breed in the multi-breed sections in breed section

OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM

AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB MEMBER; Event No. 98123701

122nd ANNUAL DOG SHOW

THE WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB

MONDAY & TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 & 17, 1998

Madison Square Garden Center, Pennsylvania Plaza, 7th-8th Aves. & 31st-33rd Sts., NY, NY.

FIRST ENTRY-$40.00 (includes 50 cent AKC recording fee) Limited Junior Showmanship Class - No Fee for the first dog.

ENTRIES LIMITED to the maximum number of 2500 dogs. ENTRIES RESTRICTED to dogs eligible for Best of Breed/Variety Competition.

NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED PRIOR TO 8:00 A.M. E.T., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1997.

ENTRIES CLOSE 6:00 P.M. E.T., Wednesday, December 17, 1997 or when the maximum number of 2500 dogs is reached, if reached before December 17, 1997. Make checks payable to: MB-F, Inc. P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420. Canadian exhibitors must submit fees in U.S. Funds.

I ENCLOSE $ ................... for entry fees.

IMPORTANT - Read Carefully Instructions on Reverse Side Before Filling Out. Numbers in the boxes indicate sections of the instructions relevant to the information needed in that box. (PLEASE PRINT) 

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